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Today in Piedmont History: A "Hayseed" Dance
A glimpse into Piedmont's past, on June 12, 1909.
NATIVE SONS DANCE TO SECURE NEW UNIFORMS
"Hayseed" Affair to Be Held at Piedmont Rink
OAKLAND, June 11.— Brooklyn and Athens parlors, N. S. G. W., will join in the "hayseed" dance that will be given tomorrow night at Piedmont rink.
The proceeds of the dance will he devoted to purchasing new uniforms for the indoor assistants of both parlors. The following committee has charge of the affair: Guy McKown, Joseph Biven, Carl Volker, Edward Kennison, Will de Blois, Louis Sheureux, E. T. Biven, Henry Weber, L. Jackson, Frank Flanigan, Thomas Peters, Chester Townsend, C. Flanigan, William Weeks, W. Patterson.
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